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There’s a lot of “big happenings” when it comes to the Twin Cities. And it’s not just because we’re months away from hosting Super Bowl LII. Eric and Larry are in the Downtown Minneapolis studio to spread the love. The Lynx are looking for an historic WNBA title. The Twins are seeking a spot in the MLB playoffs. Gopher football has made it through the non-conference schedule unscathed. Meanwhile, the Vikings are searching for answers with their starting QB struggling to get back on the field. Our hosts cover all of those topics. And there’s a special event happening at Target Field this Saturday. Michelle Morgan from the University of St. Thomas tells us what went into making a Division III rivalry a national story.

Vikings’ Panel & Quarterback Placement

Segment 1: The city of Minneapolis is giddy about hosting this upcoming Super Bowl. But are there some concerns regarding the outside of U.S. Bank Stadium? The guys discuss falling zinc panels. Then, which QB holds the title of “2nd Best in Vikings History”? And what will Tampa Bay bring to the Purple on Sunday?

Segment 2: A quarter of the NFL sports a 2-0 record. Which of those teams could miss the postseason? Our hosts pontificate. After that, Ezekiel Elliott has had his name in the news for negative off-field transgressions. But what’s the on-field mistake that some are screaming about this week?

Segment 3: The Twins are clawing their way to a potential postseason berth. Can they keep hold of this opportunity? Eric and Larry dive into what we should expect over the last handful of days in the regular season. Plus, they begrudgingly look back at the team getting swept at the hands of the Yankees.

Segment 4: It might have happened a couple of weeks back, but it’s still great to hear Randy Moss’ speech as he was being inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor. We hear that speech from the opening Monday Night game of the NFL season. The fellas also wonder if the football head coaching circle is starting younger than it used to.

Segment 5: A unique event takes place this Saturday in downtown Minneapolis. The NCAA Division III football rivalry that is St. Thomas and St. John’s will take place on a grand stage. UST associate athletic director Michelle Morgan joins the program to discuss this special renewal of the series that is taking place at Target Field.

Segment 6: The WNBA Finals is set. The Minnesota Lynx and the Los Angeles Sparks will seek to become the second team in WNBA history to win four championships. Which team has the edge in the rematch? Gopher football has the week off before starting their new nine-game Big Ten campaign. What can we make of the 3-0 start for P.J. Fleck’s guys?

It’s another week where frivolity mixes with tragedy. For most of this episode, Eric and Larry bring the fun as all the sports worlds mix together. The Lynx begin their quest for a fourth ring in seven years. The Vikings make a triumphant return to NFL football. The Twins make sure they keep their playoff hopes kicking. Is Cleveland the latest lock to win the World Series? Then, the show does turn to recap the wrath that another hurricane has brought to the U.S. Tom Tuttle takes a few moments to discuss the light and heavy of the past week. We also hear from some victorious Vikings (Dalvin Cook, Linval Joseph, Harrison Smith) after Monday’s opener.

Lynx Spring Into Action

Segment 1: The Lynx have finally entered their playoff run. The guys dissect the team holding serve at home against the Washington Mystics. Plus, one Lynx star gets her due from the WNBA. After that, we hear a touching tribute to a Twins icon that you never saw play on the field.

Segment 2: The Vikings got off to a victorious start on Monday. Our hosts break down the Purple’s impressive win over New Orleans. How good was Sam Bradford? Is the offensive line closer to being fixed than broken? And what momentum can travel with them as they head to Pittsburgh this Sunday?

Segment 3: Can anybody cool off the Indians? Thursday marked the team’s 22nd consecutive win, an American League record. Does this bode well for Cleveland returning to the World Series? Plus, the Gopher football team can exact some revenge for the men’s basketball team? Middle Tennessee comes to town for this week’s contest.

Segment 4: While the fun of sports continues, it’s trivial to the devastation this hurricane season has wrought on the American Gulf Coast. Tom Tuttle joins the program to discuss the tragic wake that Hurricane Irma left across the Caribbean. Then, can the Twins hang on for the next two weeks and make the postseason?

Segment 5: After the Vikings ran their 2017 record to 1-0, the fellas headed to the locker room to get some reaction from another good start. They got mics in the vicinity of rookie rusher Dalvin Cook, defensive tackle Linval Joseph, and safety Harrison Smith.

Segment 6: On Thursday, the Texans and Bengals provided the opener for Week 2 of the NFL season. The guys wonder if Houston’s win may spell doom for Cincinnati. After that, what are the rest of the headlines for the second week of regular season play.

Now, that Labor Day weekend has come and gone, it’s time to get down to business. At least, that’s what pro and college football are thinking. We’re thinking it, too. Eric and Larry are back from the holiday to bring you all the football (and more) you need from the Downtown Minneapolis studio. Of course, the Vikings are in the spotlight ahead of their opener in front of the national Monday Night Football audience. But we’ll hear more on the start to the league’s season, including weather causing an issue and Colin Kaepernick’s continuing search for employment. Plus, two special guests join us this week. Our hosts talk with author and SB Nation national columnist Thomas George, as well as Taste of the NFL founder Wayne Kostroski.

A Whirlwind of Anticipation and Devastation

Segment 1: With football approaching to smother the sports landscape, there’s no way that it can deny Mother Nature. Our hosts look at the devastating impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Then, they give us a tease to the NFL preview extravaganza.

Segment 2: The season is underway, and Colin Kaepernick still doesn’t have a job in the league. The fellas dig into the latest surrounding the former 49ers quarterback. Is the most recent reason for his unemployment due to an association? Do the guys think he will get a shot this to call a play this season?

The Smell of Success: Taste of the NFL Founder Wayne Kostroski Talks with GDG

Segment 3: With pro football back in gear, our taste buds also need to get going. The Taste of the NFL kicks off its 25th year this weekend. Founder Wayne Kostroski previews the opening events and looks ahead to what will take place when they attend Super Bowl LII in the foundation’s own backyard.

Noted Author & Journalist Thomas George Discusses the Makings of an NFL QB

Segment 4: What does it take to make a franchise quarterback? As the NFL season gets underway, the guys welcome in SB Nation national columnist Thomas George. The author of the new book “Blitzed: Why NFL Teams Gamble on Starting Rookie Quarterbacks” tells us about the way organizations look at those highly-drafted signal callers and the differences in how they could be handled.

Segment 5: Author/Journalist Thomas George stays with us for a few more minutes, with the conversation shifting. Is there a nick in the impenetrable castle built up by the NFL? Mr. George gives his thoughts on where the league is going.

Segment 6: The pigskin isn’t the only thing stay front and center. The Twins hover around one of the AL Wild Card spots. Eric and Larry try to break down an important series in Kansas City. You would think this effort is good enough to keep Paul Molitor on the bench next season. Is it? Plus, we hear a little more on P.J. Fleck’s Gopher debut and Giancarlo Stanton’s power-packed season.

It was a very busy day on Thursday. The Twin Cities hosted a number of sporting events, including the location Eric and Larry ended up. They host this week’s edition of the show from U.S. Bank Stadium, where the Vikings closed out their Preseason play. They peer into what the Purple will look like in Week 1. Plus, Gopher football opens its season, the Twins continue their postseason push, we hear about the tragedy going on in Southeast Texas, and more. And this week’s guest is none other than NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk.

Out of the Preparation…

Segment 1: The Vikings wrapped up their Preseason schedule on Thursday night. The guys were there, and they look ahead to the regular season opener one week from Monday. What do they expect after all of the “gear up” during Camp and practice?

Segment 2: The Gophers got going for real on Thursday night. Our hosts look back on the team’s win against Buffalo. What do they think of the start to the P.J. Fleck era over at the U of M? And what impact did Tracy Claeys have on the program, good and bad?

Segment 3: The Twin continue to hold on to the second Wild Card spot in the AL Playoff race. How are they sticking around? Eric and Larry dig into how the starting rotation and everyday players have been contributing to the effort.

Segment 4: A few months ago, Houston was reveling in the glow of hosting a Super Bowl. Today, the city is just starting to recover from the devastation left by Hurricane Harvey. The fellas take a moment to discuss the impact of these historic floods and how sports is doing its best to help the city through a difficult time.

Segment 5: He’s a member of the NFL Hall of Fame. Now, Marshall Faulk tells it like it is on the NFL Network. The analyst stopped by the program to chat about the upcoming season, along with seeing former teammate Kurt Warner getting his bust set up in Canton.

After a few weeks of split locales, our hosts are both back in some friendly confines. Eric and Larry return to the Downtown Minneapolis studio as the sports world gets busy once again. The Twins look to surge again as they try to stay in the MLB Wild Card (and maybe even the AL Central) race. The Vikings get their starters ready for their preseason showcase. College football gets going, while Colin Kaepernick continues to sit well off of the sidelines. We hear the guys’ pick for the Mayweather-McGregor fight. And the show dives deep into the soul of baseball when USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale talks about the history of the sport.

Twins Hope To Stay Wild

Segment 1: As we head toward September, these Twins have quite a bit to play for. The guys tell us what they think the organization has done to turn things around. Is the franchise finally content on keeping a talented center fielder? Is this team winning despite the front office moves?

Segment 2: The Vikings try to regroup going into the most “realistic” game of the preseason. What happened in Seattle? By the way, what got into former Purple place kicker Blair Walsh? Our hosts search for an identity that this squad may represent.

Segment 3: The college football season officially gets underway on Saturday. Does the matchup set for Sydney, Australia (Rice-Stanford) go against what the NCAA stands for? After that, what conversation did Colin Kaepernick spark when he protested against the National Anthem?

Segment 4: The Dog Days of Summer are quickly turning into the MLB Pennant Chase stretch. To get more in tune with the season, the guys welcome USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale back to the show to throw the topics around. They start the conversation goes back into the Steroid Era, with the Cardinals getting set to honor Mark McGuire this weekend. Plus, are the Dodgers a lock to win the NL Pennant?

Segment 5: The discussion with Bob Nightgale continues, as we hear stories on and off the field. The trio look back on the St. Paul Saints’ remembrance and celebration of the late Roy Campanella. That leads into the chatter about whether the name of Boston’s famed Yawkey Way should be changed. And could the American League take the World Series trophy back this season?

Segment 6: It’s a chance for the hosts to unload on a number of topics, including whether Tracy Claeys was to blame for the Gopher football program troubles, which fighter will win the Mayweather-McGregor fight, the impact of Solar Eclipse fever, and the logic behind Andrew Wiggins firing his agent in the middle of a contract negotiation.

It’s getting toward crunch time in the MLB. It’s getting toward game time in the NFL. But no matter what time it is, our guys are always at the ready to bring the heat. Eric is back in the Downtown Minneapolis studio, while Larry gives his take from the Twin Cities’ suburbs this week. It’s a packed week, with the NFL Preseason going into its second week, the anticipation of P.J. Fleck’s Gopher debut, the Wild re-signing a local product, and the Wolves’ increased exposure. GDG’s Tom Tuttle joins in the fun as he tries to figure out if the Twins pulled the plug a little early on their postseason chances.

“Fake” Football Equals Real Big Money

Segment 1: The NFL continues to roll through its preseason…and continues to rake in the money. Eric and Larry begin this week by looking at the process of how this month of the league’s calendar works. This includes the money that fans are willing to spend.

Segment 2: As the Vikings take their last portions of Camp back into the Cities, which injuries are the guys concerned about? They focus in on whether Latavius Murray will be ready to go for the season opener.

Segment 3: The Gopher football team is ready to start the P.J. Fleck era. Are the fellas geeked to see how this edition of the team will look? Then, the L.A. Dodgers are flat out steamrolling the rest of baseball. We hear about an inspiring comeback story on the mound. And there are other stories about athletics looking beyond the court.

Segment 4: Wait a minute…Rice and Stanford are opening their NCAA football seasons WHERE?!? Where are Wisconsin and Notre Dame going to battle on the football field in upcoming seasons? Plus, are either of our hosts big into fantasy football?

Segment 5: Can the Twins stay alive in the AL postseason chase? Did they pull the plug too early on this season? GDG’s Tom Tuttle joins the program to give his thoughts on whether the “Wait for Next Year” strategy really works.

Segment 6: A native Minnesotan is coming home. We hear about the Wild signing former center Matt Cullen. After that, if you’re away from the Upper Midwest and want to see the 2017-2018 Timberwolves, you’ll have plenty of chances. Our hosts peek at the Wolves’ increased presence in the national spotlight.

Time’s ticking to take care of those Summer vacations. So, the road show continues for one of our hosts. Larry is back in the Twin Cities, while Eric has traveled east on I-94 to the city known as Chicago. The guys really dig into the Second City, from the ChiSox to how things roll on different sides of the metro. The Vikings get their preseason underway. What should we expect from this version of the Purple? And how important of a role has Mankato played in the franchise’s history. Is the World Series matchup a foregone conclusion? The Lynx will have to get familiar with another homecourt come playoff time. And Larry catches up with the 3M Champion (Paul Goydos), the President’s Cup captain (Steve Stricker), and a stud Viking defender (Eric Kendricks).

No Winning Time for the White Sox

Segment 1: With Eric rolling into Chicago to take in a White Sox game , the guys look at the disappointment on the South Side of the Second City. Plus, can the Twins pull it together enough to stay in the postseason chase?

Segment 2: Our hosts take another look at the city of Chicago. What makes the difference between the North Side and the South Side? After that, Larry recaps the Champions Tour making their annual stop in the Twin Cities. And who’s the favorite to win this weekend’s PGA Championship?

Segment 3: The Vikings have found their way to the Preseason. What can we expect once the regular season starts? The fellas give their thoughts on where the team can improve. Then, a former Purple signal caller made an impression during the second game of the NFL Preseason.

Segment 4: The Dodgers and Astros are running away with the best records in their respective leagues. But will they meet in the World Series? Eric and Larry discuss any other contenders that could derail the potential showdown. They also look into the participation decline in golf after yet another Minneapolis city course announces it will (at least partially) close.

Segment 5: Larry continued his busy week when he returned from the NFL’s Hall of Fame weekend in Canton, OH. His first stop was Blaine, where he caught up with the winner of last weekend’s 3M Championship (Paul Goydos) and this year’s U.S. President’s Cup captain (Steve Stricker). Next, Larry strolled into Mankato and chatted with Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks before the team said its final goodbyes to the city.

Segment 6: The Lynx are undoubtedly the WNBA’s best. Is that fueled by a sense of revenge? The guys discuss that, as well as the changing homecourts for this season’s team. And it’s farewell to Mankato for the Vikings. Our hosts reflect on the impact Training Camp had on the community.

Sometimes, it’s nice to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Twin Cities. That’s the case for not one, but both of our hosts this week. Larry rubs shoulders with NFL royalty as he covers the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, OH. Meanwhile, Eric heads to the Pacific Northwest for a change of scenery. And GDG’s Tom Tuttle brings a Minnesota flavor to the program. There’s a lot of talk about the NFL, Vikings Training Camp, the Twins slow fade, and some personnel changes on the PGA Tour.

Only A Matter of Time

Segment 1: The NFL Preseason is underway. Our guys look into some of the headlines as the pigskins start to fly. Will Colin Kaepernick find a job? What should we expect from the Vikings?

Segment 2: The guys are both on the road this week, and they use this segment to soak in their surroundings. We get a sense of how fanatical the state of Ohio and the city of Seattle are for their sports franchises.

Segment 3: It’s a key time of the year in the world of golf. It’s also a bit of a turbulent time for two of the game’s biggest stars. Has Phil Mickelson’s image been tarnished through someone else’s conviction of guilt? And why is Rory McIlroy making news off the course this week?

Segment 4: One of the NFL’s glamour teams had a showcase on Thursday. However, what can we expect from the Dallas Cowboys this season? Eric and Larry dig deep into the resurgence of “America’s Team”, including how owner Jerry Jones got himself into the Hall of Fame.

Segment 5: We’ve heard quite a bit about pro football nationally, but what about in our own backyard? Eric and Larry take some time to focus in on the Vikings. Are they still hopeful that Teddy Bridgewater can return?

Segment 6: The Twins eventually became sellers as the Trade Deadline came and went. And the disappointment in the air couldn’t be summed up any better than by GDG’s Tom Tuttle. He joins the program to look into whether the team took the right path for this season and beyond.

With everything going on in the world of sports, here comes the NFL. Eric and Larry are ready for the added weight, as they bring us all of the headlines from the Downtown Minneapolis studio. There’s a ton to cover this week, including the rumors of Kyrie Irving as a Wolves player, the Twins’ slide down the standings, the Dodgers’ NL dominance, the Vikings starting up Training Camp, and more. We get more insight on the Purple’s last trip to Mankato when legendary Viking Chuck Foreman joins the program.

Are the Wolves Becoming a “Destination” Team?

Segment 1: So, why would All-Star and NBA champion Kyrie Irving have Minnesota on his short list on teams to be traded to? Eric and Larry have their thoughts on whether the Cavs’ point guard might actually move to the Twin Cities.

Segment 2: NFL football is getting back on the field, with Training Camps opening up all over the country. The guys look in on the Vikings as they rev it up in Mankato. Which Purple defender got a bigger paycheck going into camp? And what are the keys that could help the team return to the postseason?

Segment 3: The Twins have held up through the season, but the floor is sliding out from under them. The fellas recap the Twins getting swept in Los Angeles. How impressive are the MLB-best Dodgers? We hear about every aspect of the organization (from the team to the atmosphere).

Segment 4: MN United’s new stadium won’t be ready for a while, but it’s name will be waiting. We hear about the sponsor’s name that will be shown on the building. Will the PGA Tour get an annual stop in the Twin Cities? A legendary area coach and Basketball Hall of Fame member passes away. And the Lynx continue to run through their WNBA schedule.

Former Viking Chuck Foreman Talks Mankato Memories and Team Expectations

Segment 5: As we near the beginning of the NFL Preseason, the Vikings are about to close a chapter in their storied history. A key member of that history, running back Chuck Foreman, joins the program to discuss the charm of Training Camp in Mankato and his thoughts on the 2017 product.

Segment 6: Did anyone see what happened late on Sunday in the Open Championship? Our hosts relive the incredible finish to the third PGA major of the year. After that, is coaching diversity lacking across parts of the Big Ten (including here in Minnesota)?

•Trade Demand:Kyrie Irving has had enough of Cleveland. The superstar PG is tired of being solar eclipsed by LeBron James and wants to leave the King’s galaxy. Irving’s goal is to force a trade to one of four teams – Miami, Minnesota, New York or San Antonio…

•Hot Spot: By simply listing the Timberwolves as one of his fab four, Irving gives the franchise legitimacy. Apparently Minnesota is no longer the North Pole of the NBA…

•Butler Bounce: Of course, the T-Wolves can thank Jimmy Butler for this perception change. Once Minnesota acquired Butler from Chicago, the Wolves got instant street cred…

•Young Talent: In the last seven days the Minnesota Twins have gone up against two of the most prolific rookies in recent MLB history. Last week the Twins faced Aaron Judge and the NY Yankees in a three-game series in Minneapolis. This week it’s phenom Cody Bellinger as the Twins and LA Dodgers play three in So Cal…

•Dodger Dinger: On Monday night the Twins found out just how good Bellinger is. Bellinger slugged a three-run home run in the 9th inning to give LA a 6-4 win. Bellinger has 28 taters and 67 RBI this season..

•Fun is Good: The St. Paul Saints continue to be one of the best sports bargains in the Twin Cities. Scenic CHS Field is a gem, the ball club is highly successful (34-27 and 1 game behind Winnipeg in the AA North) and the goofy, in-game shtick is comical. The Saints hallmark is baseball mixed with entertainment and they pull that off that better than anyone…

•Lowertown Boom: This is year three for the Saints at CHS. They are part of the reason why Lowertown St. Paul is now a hip spot. There are cool parks and trendy restaurants near CHS and a good vibe in the area…

•Oh Maya: Not many athletes have a trophy case with more hardware than Minnesota Lynx G Maya Moore. On Saturday Moore collected another trophy after being named MVP of the WNBA All-Star game in Seattle. Moore scored 23 points to lead the West to a 130-121 win over the East. It’s the second straight season Moore has been ASG MVP…

•Vanishing Act: There are plenty of things to focus on as the Minnesota Vikings begin training camp this week in Mankato. One focal point is second year WR Laquon Treadwell – who had just one catch last season. Treadwell was persona non grata as a rookie and the Vikings need to get much more from their 2016 first round draft choice…

•Done Deal: Even though this is just the start of training camp for all 32 NFL teams, one thing is certain – New England will win the AFC East. The Patriots have won eight straight East titles and 14 since 2001…

•Name Game: Golden Valley, MN-based Allianz Insurance Company has acquired naming rights for Minnesota United’s future stadium in St. Paul. Allianz Field becomes the 1st Allianz-sponsored stadium in North America and 8th in eight countries on four continents. The soccer specific venue opens in 2019 and will cost $200 million. Capacity is 19,400…

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Segment 3: The Twins are clawing their way to a potential postseason berth. Can they keep hold of this opportunity? Eric and Larry dive into what we should expect over the last handful of days in the regular season. Plus, they begrudgingly look back at the team getting swept at the hands of the Yankees.

Segment 3: The Twin continue to hold on to the second Wild Card spot in the AL Playoff race. How are they sticking around? Eric and Larry dig into how the starting rotation and everyday players have been contributing to the effort.

After a few weeks of split locales, our hosts are both back in some friendly confines. Eric and Larry return to the Downtown Minneapolis studio as the sports world gets busy once again. The Twins look to surge again as they try to stay in the MLB Wild Card (and maybe even the AL Central) race. The Vikings get their starters ready for their preseason showcase. College football gets going, while Colin Kaepernick continues to sit well off of the sidelines. We hear the guys’ pick for the Mayweather-McGregor fight. And the show dives deep into the soul of baseball when USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale talks about the history of the sport.

Twins Hope To Stay Wild

Segment 1: As we head toward September, these Twins have quite a bit to play for. The guys tell us what they think the organization has done to turn things around. Is the franchise finally content on keeping a talented center fielder? Is this team winning despite the front office moves?

Segment 6: The Twins eventually became sellers as the Trade Deadline came and went. And the disappointment in the air couldn’t be summed up any better than by GDG’s Tom Tuttle. He joins the program to look into whether the team took the right path for this season and beyond.

Segment 2: It’s the heat of Summer, but nothing appears to be hotter than the Los Angeles Dodgers. Eric and Larry discuss the rolling train that is the best team in MLB. And the rest of the NL West’s contenders aren’t too shabby. After that, can the Twins continue to stay in the division race?

This week, we get a chance to breathe with much of the Sports buzz slowing to a whisper. But there’s still stuff to talk about, and our hosts don’t take breaks. Eric and Larry are back in the Downtown Minneapolis studio to chat about the MLB All-Star Game and baseball at the break. And that’s not all they get to discuss. There’s the cashflow of the NBA offseason, the best baseball stadiums around, and naming rights for a college hockey arena. And they’re joined by GDG’s Scott Taylor, who gets to chat up some CFL, NHL, and the impacts of arbitration.

MLB Showcases Fun in the Sun

Segment 1: Major League Baseball celebrated the game this week, holding the 88th annual All-Star Game in Miami. How did the American League’s victory square up this game’s history? Then, Eric and Larry reminisce on the influence of Latin ballplayers, including former Twins legend and MLB Hall of Famer Rod Carew.

Segment 4: After the guys give their thoughts on Miami hosting the All-Star Game, the turn to the NBA. Have the Timberwolves acquitted themselves well with the additions they’ve made to the roster (Jimmy Butler, Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson)? And they’re not the only team making moves in the Association.

The baseball season is reaching its intermission. Before that, Eric and Larry get out to the ballpark to take in a game. They broadcast this week’s program from Target Field, just moments after the weekend series opener between the Twins and Orioles. The guys dive headfirst into the Twinkies and their ability to hang around the top of the division. They also get an outside perspective from Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer. Along with talk about the Great American Pasttime, we’ll also hear some chatter on the Timberwolves’ offseason, a trip to a PGA Tour course, and a “get-back” win for the Lynx.

One Last Lunge Into the Break

Segment 1: The Twins will complete their final homestand before the All-Star Break, and they’ll still be in the hunt for a postseason spot. But what does the first-half parity mean across MLB? Plus, the fellas look back at the Midsummer Classic that changed everything.

Segment 5: Dave Sims has one of the most recognizable voices in sports broadcasting. He was in town this week as the Mariners visited the Twins. He sat down with Larry to talk about the effort to get more African-Americans into the sports. Plus, what’s it like seeing one of the best MLB teams in the Houston Astros?